I've been inspired to blog by some friends who have shown me fine examples. I think it's high time to start exercising the liberty of free expression while striving to attain clarity on those issues I hold dear. Beyond these self-indulgent motives there is also a tug of compulsion stemming from the fact that I'm a father who has responsibility for two small children. The inevitable questions I must ask and answer in the process of parenting have been on my mind, so why not share them in a semi-public forum where I may find some like-minded souls who care about the future of the planet?
It's incredible to live in this historical moment, when it seems so much is at stake and the forces of darkness are - to my mind - gathering strength. I want to do something(s) to make possible a more promising future for my kids; and doing so means going far beyond the "private" concerns of earning a living, saving dough, etc. At this point I think it's more important to act in the "public" sphere, in my capacity as citizen, teacher, and member of a community or two (or three). This will be an adventure, and one worth the trouble.
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